Tag Archive | "Job Hunting"

There’s a certain type of job hunter who says, “I’m the most brilliant programmer of the century, so it doesn’t matter how I look or act, any company would be lucky to have me.” Don’t let this be you. Like it or not, the possible future employers who interviewing you will be judging your appearance […]

We’ve dedicated the last several posts to helping you become a better negotiator, and now we’ve reached the final stage: the discussion itself. Following is an outline of how to proceed, along with some tips and tricks for achieving your desired outcome. The Opening Both sides make an opening statement which introduces the main issues […]

In the last post, we discussed the fears that cause procrastination, and the basic human needs that cause the fears. Those needs could range from putting bread on the table, to creating a financial safety net, to gaining the respect of others. When we fear those needs won’t be met, it’s very difficult to develop […]

In our last post, we talked about how underlying fears can lead to procrastination in your job search, and how procrastination can turn those fearful thoughts into self-fulfilling prophecies. Now we will explore how you can you push past the fear and stop such thoughts as “I’m going to let my family down” or “I’m […]

I’ve mentioned in several previous posts that you should never let your job search tools, from the resume to the professional network, get rusty — no matter how secure you think you are in your current position. Here’s why. You won’t be taken by surprise. A termination or decision to leave can happen unexpectedly […]

When people kick off a job search, their spirits are usually high. Even if they were laid off or fired, the initial shock is often replaced by feelings of relief and they are both hopeful and reasonably confident of their ability to find a new position, or perhaps even a better one. But as […]

There are many reasons why people who have pursued the same career for 30 years might want to completely change direction. Some were never really happy or fulfilled in the field they “just fell into” when they left school. Others feel that it’s time to give back and make a positive difference in the world. […]

As you begin to think about a new job, you might start to list the things you can do or ways that you can help a customer. You might think of yourself as: A people person A go-getter A hard worker While these are all good things to be and to have in your skill […]

Admit it, you’re tired of looking for work. Everyone gets to this point and they just want to give up and cross their fingers and win the lottery. While that might be where you’re at right now, this is the perfect time to start fresh with your job hunt. A new resume – Scrap your […]

Time is tight for everyone today, especially hiring departments. Think about how you would feel if you had to read thousands of resumes, just to find a few people to interview. After a while, you would start to look for anything that might disqualify someone for the next step in the process. Many times, hiring […]